When was BeamNG.drive last updated on Steam?

The last update for BeamNG.drive on Steam (patch note or public build) was on Oct 21, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Oct 21, 2026.

How long has BeamNG.drive been in Early Access?

BeamNG.drive entered Steam Early Access on May 29, 2015 and has been in Early Access for 11 years 4 months (4163 days).

Will BeamNG.drive leave Early Access?

Based on the Steam store Early Access section, the developer has mentioned an Early Access duration of about 12 months. This is parsed public store copy, not a contractual commitment.

Steam AppID #284160·Developer: BeamNG·Publisher: BeamNG

Is BeamNG.drive Abandoned?

A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.

ActiveActivity Score: 83 / 100

Last checked: Oct 23, 2026 (UTC)

Developer? Correct this page

Active — last game update shipped 1 day ago (Oct 21, 2026).

In Early Access

11 years 4 months

Since May 29, 2015

Dev plan: ~12 months

Current Players

29,069

Steam concurrent (no key)

Last Update

Oct 21, 2026

Patch or public build (lastShipAt)

Last developer post

Oct 21, 2026

Community announcement feed

Last Build Update

Oct 20, 2026

via steamcmd.net

Updates (Last 12m)

6 patches · 6 posts

Past 365 days

Steam Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive (97%)

425,439 reviews

Why This Status? (Deterministic Signal Audit)

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Shipped a game update 0 days ago (Oct 21, 2026).Signal Date: 2026-10-21
Last developer announcement posted on Oct 21, 2026 (0 days ago).Signal Date: 2026-10-21

36-Month Update Cadence Timeline

Monthly shipped patches vs. developer community posts for BeamNG.drive (UTC)

Patches (12)Dev Posts (0)

Nov 23Nov 24Nov 25Oct 26

Recent Official Developer Announcements

Filtered strictly to official Steam Community Announcements (feed_type = 1), excluding third-party press articles.

Oct 21, 2026Patchnotes

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Hotfixes for v0.40 Released

Greetings everyone, We've deployed several hotfixes to address the most critical and urgent issues reported with version 0.40. You can find all the details in the changelogs below: v0.40.1 (October/20, 2026) Vehicles Fixed spiking of Vivace/Tograc front bumper bar in crashes Fixe

Oct 19, 2026Update / Changelog

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Get Comfy: Split the Screen in v0.40

Jul 30, 2026Patchnotes

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Hotfixes for v0.39 Released

Jul 29, 2026Update / Changelog

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Long Time, Now See v0.39

Dec 15, 2025Patchnotes

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Hotfixes for v0.38 Released

Dec 10, 2025Update / Changelog

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A Heavy Haul in BeamNG.drive v0.38

Sep 19, 2025Patchnotes

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Hotfixes for v0.37 Released

Sep 16, 2025Update / Changelog

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Indulge the Luxury in BeamNG.drive v0.37

Jun 19, 2025Patchnotes

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Hotfixes for v0.36 Released

Jun 17, 2025Update / Changelog

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Summertime Shakeup in BeamNG.drive v0.36

Hello, drivers, and welcome to our 0.36 summer update! We're turning up the heat this season with several vehicle refreshes, new missions, and a ton of optimizations.New School Bus and Armored Truck“MD-Series was so much fun to make” we thought, “we should show off its full poten

Is BeamNG.drive still being developed?

BeamNG.drive’s last public Steam update was Oct 21, 2026. The developer’s latest Steam post was on Oct 21, 2026 (patch notes). To judge for yourself, see How to tell if an Early Access game is abandoned.

Frequently Asked Questions About BeamNG.drive

Is BeamNG.drive abandoned?: Based on public Steam records, BeamNG.drive's last default-branch update was Oct 21, 2026. Our status only measures public Steam activity, not private development.
When was BeamNG.drive last updated on Steam?: The last update for BeamNG.drive on Steam (patch note or public build) was on Oct 21, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Oct 21, 2026.
How long has BeamNG.drive been in Early Access?: BeamNG.drive entered Steam Early Access on May 29, 2015 and has been in Early Access for 11 years 4 months (4163 days).
Will BeamNG.drive leave Early Access?: Based on the Steam store Early Access section, the developer has mentioned an Early Access duration of about 12 months. This is parsed public store copy, not a contractual commitment.